See the Cuyahoga County tax increases on the November ballot: Election 2024

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Voters in several Cuyahoga County communities will be asked to approve proposed tax increases on Nov. 5.

Among the biggest issues are in Cleveland. Cleveland Metropolitan School District is asking for two tax increases: a 10-year tax to generate an estimated $52 million per year and a bond issue to borrow $295 million to build new buildings and improve existing ones.

The 10-year levy would cost $301 annually for each $100,000 of a property's appraised value, according to the county's estimate. The owner of a median Cleveland home would expect to pay $240 per year, according to a news release from the school district. Over 35 years, the bond issue would cost $93 annually for each $100,000 of a property's value.

Cuyahoga County voters also must decide on Issue 55, which would extend the county's cigarette tax for 10 years for Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. If approved, the measure would replace the existing excise of 1.5 cents per cigarette to 3.5 cents, or from 30 cents for a pack of cigarettes to 70 cents.

See the other proposed tax increases below. The estimates for the cost to homeowners are based on home values for this past year, before the recent Cuyahoga County reappraisals.

Tax requests are for set amounts of total money sought, not a particular rate.

: A five-year renewal of 4.5 mills and an increase of 1 mill for the purpose of current village expenses. It's estimated the increase will cost $35 annually for each $100,000 of a property's value appraised by the county.

Mayfield City Schools: The district is asking voters to approve an additional continuing 5-mill tax for the purpose of current expenses. It's estimated levy will collect $7.743 million annually, costing $175 annually for each $100,000 of a property's value appraised by the county.

Richmond Heights Local Schools: The district wants voters to approve two tax increases. The first is a continuing annual income tax of 1.25% on the school district income of individuals and estates beginning Jan. 1. The money will be used for current expenses.

The second is a bond issue to build school facilities and renovate and expand existing buildings, including under a program of the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. The district would borrow $15,445,000, to be repaid annually over a maximum period of 37 years. It's estimated the bond issue will cost $113 for each $100,000 of a property's value appraised by the county.